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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION
PLANNED DISTRICTS
(Check one) ❑ ($1,165) Planned Development District (PDD)
❑ ($1,165) Planned Mixed -Used Development (P -MUD)
❑ ($315) Modification to Existing PDD or P -MUD Amendment - Planning & Zoning Commission and
City Council Review
Please use Concept Plan Minor Amendment Application for minor amendments as per Section 3.4.J of the UDO.
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
x$315 - 1,165 Rezoning Application Fee.
Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and
may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
M Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the
proposed request.
0 One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24"x36" paper showing:
a. Land affected;
b. Legal description of area of proposed change;
C. Present zoning;
d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and
e. All public and private rights-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land.
0 Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is
applicable).
❑x A CAD (dxf/dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e-mailed to
PDSDigitalSubmittal@cstx.gov).
❑x Six (6) copies of the Concept Plan on 24"x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.1) of the LIDO.
❑x One (1) copy of the Concept Plan on 8.5"x11" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO.
The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not
checked off.
NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed
within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference
NAME OF PROJECT Jones Butler Apartments
ADDRESS 1800 Wellborn Road, Wellborn Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, and Wellborn Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision)
Crawford Burnett, Tract 61, 62, 66, and 165
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED:
Located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wellborn Road (FM2154) and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
(FM2818).
TOTAL ACREAGE 36.86 acres
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APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Mitchell & Morgan, LLP C/O Veronica Morgan, PE E-mail v@mitchellandmorgan.com
Street Address 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South
City College Station
Phone Number 979-260-6963
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name BCS Jones Butler 37.26, LP
State Texas Zip Code 77845
Fax Number 979-260-3564
Street Address 7904 North Sam Houston Parkway West, 4th Floor
City Houston State Texas
Phone Number 713.690.0000 Fax Number
E-mail ccooper@caldwellcos.com
Zip Code 77064
OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.):
Name Caldwell Companies C/O Clint Cooper E-mail ccooper@caldwellcos.com
Street Address 1700 Research Parkway, Suite 110
City College Station
Phone Number (979) 260-7000
State Texas Zip Code 77845
Fax Number Wyq — (ploy
This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated 6/25/2014 and recorded in Volume 12106, page 015
of the Brazos County Official Records.
Existing Zoning GS and M-2 Proposed Zoning PDD (W/R-4 basis & Controlled density)
Present Use of Property Vacant - Undeveloped ('450 VAm}s Max
Proposed Use of Property Multi- Family
Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable:
Multi -Family
P -MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance.
If P -MUD:
Approximate percentage of residential land uses: N/A
Approximate percentage of non-residential land uses: N/A
REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary.
The property is currently zoned general suburban (GS) and Heavy Industrial (M-2), both of which are no longer
compatible with the developments that have been constructed around the subject property.
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2. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the
Plan is incorrect.
The land use plan currently shows this property designated as U - Urban. This zoning change request is in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with
the character of the neighborhood?
The property is currently zoned general suburban (GS) and Heavy Industrial (M-2), both of which are no longer
compatible with the developments that have been constructed around the subject property. It would be more
appropriate for this property to be used as planned in the approved Comprehensive Plan.
4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The U- Urban category shown on the Land Use Plan is meant to accommodate multi -family housing, especially in a
fashion that is more dense than GS - General Suburban would allow. The property and its proximity to TAMU and
the surrounding street infrastructure is ideal for a multi -family project.
5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property with its proximity to the railroad track is suitable for heavy industrial but by the same token its Proxim
to the park and student housing makes it unsuitable for heavy industrial users. The U - Urban category shown on
the Land Use Plan is the most appropriate land use for this property.
6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property is not marketable for heavy industrial uses nor the single family (GS) general suburban uses. The
uses surrounding this property are mainly student housing and locating single family housing at this location would
not sell well unless it was marketed to students. Also development of the property as General Suburban (GS)
would have this property developing at a density much less than what is desired for student housing this close to
Texas A&M University.
7. List any other reasons to support this zone change.
It is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and promotes higher density student population in proximity to the Texas
A&M University
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8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development.
The purpose of the development is to provide student housing close to the Texas A&M University Campus.
CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION
What is the range of future building heights?
The units will have a maximum building height of 45 feet, while the maximum height of the clubhouse is 55 feet.
2. Provide a general statement regarding the proposed drainage.
The drainage from the project will enter the two existing ponds on the property and be detained before leaving the
property boundary. We will be making modifications to the ponds to allow them to act as detention. We will also be
asking to reclaim a portion of the "flood prone" area. This property that we are designating as "flood prone" is
located in a Zone X area on the FEMA FIRM map panel 48041 C0305F.
3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought.
1. The projectAwrcontain one, two, three, four, five and six bedroom units onsite and the units Mai be rented by the
2. We would also ask to be allowed to construct the buildings with a 10 foot separation between each building.
3. Allow for block length variances along Wellborn Road, FM2818 and Jones -Butler Road.
4. Allow for single detached units and duplexes to be constructed within the PDD (R-4 based) category.
4. If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and/or innovative design concepts to justify the
request.
The project is retaining the existing ponds and significant natural vegetation in the floodplain area to provide an
amenity to the project.
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5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding area.
The project is retaining the majority of the floodplain and the two existing ponds on the property. This along with the
fact that we are creating student housing in an area surrounded by student housing and planned for student
housinq makes it ideal.
6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan has a stated goal that student housing is desired close to campus to alleviate problems
with student traffic on thoroughfares further away from campus.
7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
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adversely affect adjacent development.
The Concept Plan is for a multi -family development similar in nature to the three developments which surround this
property.
State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street it they do not tront on a public street.
All dwelling units will have access to an internal parking lot with drive aisles. These parking lots will then take
access to the public street system. One driveway will be taken from FM2818 and a second driveway onto Jones -
Butler Road.
g, State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools,
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The project will include public utilities and will contribute to the parks system by contributing, per City ordinance
(fees/land) to parkland for this park zone.
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10. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially
Injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
concept plan provides for student housing similar to other developments in the area. This use and density of
ilopment can be handled by the current Thoroughfare system and utilities In the area. The project will comply
all safety and welfare ordinances of the City.
11. Explain how the concept pian proposal will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or
pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and
other uses reasonable anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses In the area.
traffic impact analysis has been performed for this project and it Illustrates that the site traffic can be adequately
id safely handled on Jones -Butler and the surrounding street systems. As part of the PDD Zone, we are
questing to limit density to 450 units on the property. This will minimize the traffic Impacts from the development.
Ines Butler has b/ke lanes and sidewalks to help with bike and pedestrian traffic to the university.
Please note that a "complete site plan" must be submitted to Planning & Development Services for a formal review after
the "concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the Issuance of a building permit - except for single-
family development.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifles that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete. IF T141S APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more
- --than-one-owner, all -owners must sign-the-application-orthe-powerofatfomey.--ifthe-owneris a --company, thwapppllca tan
must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the appilcation on its behalf.
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CONCEPTUAL PDD/P-MUD SITE PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(ALL CITY ORDINANCES MUST BE MET)
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
0 A key map (not necessarily to scale).
0 Title block to include:
0 Name, address, location, and legal description.
Z Name, address, and telephone number of applicant
0 Name, address, and telephone number of developer/owner (if differs from applicant)
n Name, address, and telephone number of architect/engineer (if differs from applicant)
0 Date of submittal
Total site area
0 North arrow.
100 -year floodplain and floodway (if applicable) on or adjacent to the proposed project site, note if
there is none on the site.
0 Show the approximate location of the following:
FxJ Parking areas
0 Building sites and an indication of their use
n Artificially lit areas
0 Open spaces/conservation areas
0 Greenways
0 Streets and access
Parks
/ Schools
n Trails
Buffer areas (or a statement indicating buffering proposed)
1W Other special features
n Approximate accessways, pedestrian and bikeways.
0 Common and open space areas.
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